Simply enlightening. ( )

I suspected that someone close to me had undiagnosed BPD - he fit a majority of the criteria. I was having trouble dealing with the mood swings and rages and insecurity issues, so on a public forum, I discovered this book. It talks about criteria for diagnosis of BPD, interweaving stories from real people who either have BPD or have a relationship with someone with BPD, whether it's romantic, friendly, or familial. It also delves into the best way to deal with them and keeping your sanity in the process.

I found it immensely helpful when I was dealing with this person with suspected BPD. A must-read if you or someone you know or love has BPD! ( )

"Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care about Has Borderline Personality Disorder" by Paul T. Mason is a valuable resource for those dealing with a loved one with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Mason, a therapist and BPD expert, offers practical strategies and advice for managing and improving relationships with someone with BPD. He explains the characteristics and behaviors associated with BPD, and helps readers to understand why their loved one may behave in certain ways. He also offers tools for communication and problem-solving, and provides guidance for self-care and setting boundaries.

One of the strengths of "Stop Walking on Eggshells" is its compassionate and non-judgmental tone. Mason recognizes that dealing with a loved one with BPD can be challenging and frustrating, and he offers understanding and support to readers. He also emphasizes the importance of self-care and setting healthy boundaries, encouraging readers to prioritize their own well-being. Overall, "Stop Walking on Eggshells" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their relationship with a loved one with BPD, and for anyone seeking to better understand and manage their own emotions in the process. ( )

Mixed feelings about this one, parts of it are very good and very sensitive and they did consult with BPD sufferers so it can be very empathetic, but other parts are quite unfair and could have been dealt with more sensitively. It definitely should not be the first book you read on the subject and I don't think I can recommend it in general.

If the person with borderline in your life also suffers from Narcissistic personality disorder though, this might be the right book for you, but don't tar everyone with the same brush. There is already enough prejudice against people with mental illness in general but especially BPD.

Even though I'm not dealing with someone with BPD, there were lots of great examples and reminders for effectively desling with troublesome areas in a relationship. The book was easy to read and offered a number of practical strategies. ( )